Spacecraft Systems Architect

2 weeks ago


Playa Vista, United States INVERSION Full time
Senior GNC Engineer

Inversion is at the forefront of revolutionizing space transportation, aiming to make Earth's resources universally accessible. We're seeking a seasoned GNC Engineer to join our team and contribute to this ambitious endeavor.

About the Role:

This senior-level position requires expertise in spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics, with a strong focus on guidance, navigation, and control systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design and develop Arc's in-space attitude determination and control capabilities. Key responsibilities include determining spacecraft pointing and orbit requirements, architecting vehicle sensor and actuator selection, and designing GNC algorithms for satellite deployment and operations.

What You'll Do:
  • Determine Arc's on-orbit power, communications, thermal, and station-keeping requirements and feasibility.
  • Architect vehicle's sensor and actuator selection and placement in addition to vehicle's core pointing modes.
  • Design and implement guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms for satellite deployment and operations.
  • Perform orbital mechanics analyses to trade constellations and trajectories.
  • Collaborate closely with avionics teams for component integration and calibration.
  • Explore mission design concepts for orbital deltaV maneuvers.
  • Lead technical discussions and contribute to the overall mission architecture for satellite deployment and operation.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a relevant field, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • 6+ years of experience for a Senior level. 10+ for a Principal level role. We are open to considering multiple levels for the role.
  • Experience doing systems engineering for attitude, determination, and control systems (including requirements definition, system trades, etc.)
  • Experience with a LEO spacecraft program from conception to operation.
  • Strong fundamental understanding of spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics
  • Experience with component calibration and alignment as well as vehicle level integration and test practices.
  • Experience with spacecraft estimation and control algorithms.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++ for simulation and analysis.
  • Ability to think creatively to optimize systems and solve complex problems.

**Estimated Salary:** $140,000-$163,000 per annum, based on industry standards and market rates. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary depending on factors like skills, education, and internal equity.



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